The judge ruled the state Assembly was not their employer, as none of the other members could have hired or fired them. The court says there was no evidence that other lawmakers "aided or abetted" Lopez.

Lopez has denied he harassed anyone. He resigned in 2013.

The women's suit in federal court is still pending.

March 11, 2014 - 4:13pm

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